Skywriting: Ideas for a budget Valentine's Day

Great ideas that won't empty your account

Valentine’s Day either brings out the best in people or the worst, depending their personal situation. People who are in relationships use the holiday to express their love and adoration for their significant other with the usual chocolates, candies and messages of romantic “mushiness.” Those who are single and not with someone bark “Hallmark holiday!” Bah Humbug!

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By Skywalker

Posted Feb. 13, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Updated Feb 13, 2013 at 11:38 AM

By Skywalker

Posted Feb. 13, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Updated Feb 13, 2013 at 11:38 AM

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Valentine’s Day either brings out the best in people or the worst, depending their personal situation. People who are in relationships use the holiday to express their love and adoration for their significant other with the usual chocolates, candies and messages of romantic “mushiness.” Those who are single and not with someone bark “Hallmark holiday!” Bah Humbug!

Being of the latter status, in the past I have used this edition of Skywriting to explore activities and ideas for single people on Valentine’s Day. This year I wanted give some ideas for Valentine’s Day on a budget. It doesn’t take a lot of money to make a romantic impression. The “thought that counts” sentiment works on this holiday, unless of course a significant other is possibly expecting an engagement ring.

Recreate your first date. If this is possible try to recapture the moments of first courting. If you went to the movies, find that movie for rent and watch it together. Revisit the restaurant where you first ate together.

Twelve Months of I Love You. Go to your local office supply store with 12 photos of you as a couple. Assign each photo to a different month (maybe related to a holiday or specific memory) and have the store create a calendar from the provided items.

Create a website. Buying a domain name is very cheap and with website templates, creation has become very easy for even the most inexperienced novice. Create a website such as “chrislovesjulie.com.” On the website you can include a love note, journal, picture and links to places and things that have meant something to your relationship. This is something you can update periodically yourself and can be kept between you or made more public, if you wish.

Write a love letter long hand. The sheer opposite of this cyber world we live in is to write out a letter with an actual pen and paper and no “LOL” included. Speak from the heart and it will be appreciated.

Cook for your spouse. If this is not the norm (maybe the guy cooks for this lady) then it will be received as one of the most romantic things you have ever done. If you have never cooked before, and it would be a real surprise to execute a meal, check out homecookingny.com/hudsonvalley. This service offers cooking lessons either in your own home or at its kitchen in Beacon. This can be a great thing to master yourself or as a romantic thing to do as a couple.

There are many romantic spots in the Hudson Valley, but in February it can be hard to find an appropriate place. One of the most romantic locations is in Hudson, at Olana. It is the home of painter Frederic Church. The grounds cover 250 acres; Olana is one of the most beautiful sites I have ever visited. Tours are offered if you wish, but it is a state park and you are welcome to enjoy the grounds. More info at www.olana.org.